Bangkok: Narcotics Control Board Jan. 19 – Narcotics Control Board orders a survey of Nam Thom shops. Warning forbidden from selling If violated, there is a penalty of both imprisonment and a fine.
Mr. Mana Siripitthayawat Deputy Secretary-General of the Narcotics Control Board (NACC) revealed that after the drug was unlocked, Kratom is not addictive. Over the past year, there have been a lot of complaints from the public about youth and the widespread use of drainpipe. Some stores have facilities selling to children. Youth gathered around to drink water. The ONCB discussed with the Ministry of Public Health. and the government It is clear that Selling Nam Thom is not possible. In the case of selling leaves, the leaves can be chewed. Recently, the Secretary-General The Narcotics Control Board has ordered a survey of Nam Thom shops. From the survey, 55 provinces, which are not yet complete in all provinces, have about 780 places, with warnings to prohibit the sale of tampons. If the store sells Together with
cough medicine, which is a formula that can be mixed four times a hundred. Or if Nam Thom is mixed with narcotic drugs There will be an immediate violation of the law.
Deputy Secretary-General of the Narcotics Control Board said that he would speed up understanding. and enforce the law accordingly Food and Kratom Act If shops still sell Nam Thom, there is a penalty of 6 months to 2 years in prison, a fine of 5,000-10,000 baht, or both. At present, there have been some arrests of water sellers. and the court has convicted 39 cases, piloting the Korat Model This has caused the number of Nam Thom shops in the province to decrease. In addition, public health announcements Recently, it has also been determined that shops selling kratom leaves Must be clearly labeled not to sell to children, pregnant women, and women who are breastfeeding. In addition, the Ministry of Education will issue a ministry announcement. About children at risk which the child who drank the water Considered a risky child that must follow b
ehavior For provinces that have encountered problems with youth using floodwaters The places where there are many complaints are the southern provinces. and northeastern region
The Deputy Secretary-General of the Narcotics Control Board also mentioned the case of the Deputy Inspector-General of Nong Pling Police Station, Nakhon Sawan Province, that in the past cases of government officials trading drugs, it was found that they were supporting drug traffickers in committing crimes. But in this case, it was a police officer who went down to sell drugs. which is a serious offense, both disciplinary and criminal, disciplinary of drug dealing officers The case is clear. According to the Narcotics Code, the Secretary of the Narcotics Control Board has the authority to make recommendations to the Narcotics Committee. Request that government officials who commit drug offenses be released from government service first. Criminal case Government officials commit wrongdoing The penalty has been increased up to 3 times.
This has been checked. This deputy inspector of Nong Pling Not a Narcotics Control Board official who will have duties related to drug suppression work; at the same time, government officials who help suppress drugs, the Narcotics Control Board, will also be able to offer additional merit as well Currently studying the format of the award that will be increased.-119
Source: Thai News Agency